The American University in Cairo
School of Business, Economics & Communication
Economics Department
Course Syllabus
Econ 224
Section 02
Semester and Year: Spring 2012
Instructor’s Name: Dr. Amina Kamel
Office Number: 1012
Office Hours: Mon 1:00- 2:00
Objective of the Course: The aim of this course is to study the historical development
of the economy of Western Culture. Emphasis will be on the study of economic change in
various periods in both Western and Eastern Europe. The development and problems of
the European Economy throughout the twentieth century will be of major concern in this
course. Moreover, repercussions of European economic development upon modern Egypt
will be referred to especially the recent events.
Text:
Aldcroft, Derek H., The European Economy 1914—2000, 4th edition, N.Y:
Routledge,2001.
EXAMS & GRADES:
10%
Attendance and participation
20%
Class presentation
20%
Exam I
20%
Exam II
30%
Final Exam
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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
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Differentiate between the study of economics and economic history.
Appreciate the application of economic theory on the study of economic history.
Try to understand the differences between apparent and real reasons.
Understanding that the development of institutions enables the student to
understand what he should expect of them.
Realize that in spite of EU, Europe is diversified.
Realize the problems that face enlarged EU.
Examine the repercussions of European Economic Development upon modern
Egypt.
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